Meanwhile, Nicholas watched on with cold detachment, his dark eyes filled with a burning hatred.

Despite being covered in injuries, Melvin continued to provoke Nicholas with vulgarities, determined to get a reaction.

“Let me tell you… Your daughter is probably enjoying herself with some man right now! Hahaha… Zuko Hamerton! Congratulations! Even if you find Lina, she’s just a worthless slut who’s been whored by men! Hahaha…”

“Enough of your nonsense! Move!”

A few prison guards intervened and forcibly dragged Melvin away while the iron door slowly closed, muffling Melvin’s wails.

Zuko’s phone rang once again, interrupting the tense atmosphere.

“Zeke?” Melissa’s panicked voice came through. “W-What just happened? Who was screaming? Does it have anything to do with Lina?”

Zuko rubbed his temples, trying to collect his thoughts, and replied softly, “Ma’am, don’t worry. It wasn’t Lina. I’m outside now, and it was just someone passing by.”

“Someone passing by and making such strange noises?”

struggled to find

biological mother, they had developed a deep bond over the years. For the past few days, Melissa had been feeling restless, unable to eat or sleep properly, and her attempts to reach Lina had been unsuccessful. She feared

Please don’t scare me. I’ve been feeling anxious, and my

“I’ll send someone to pick you up. I’ll explain everything in detail when you arrive in

a daze,

the call, Zuko furrowed his brows, deep

turmoil, Toph reassured Nicholas, “Uncle Nicholas, don’t listen to that scum’s

set up a tracking system…” Zuko glanced

tracking interface to his phone, ensuring that he wouldn’t miss

there had been no activity for the

finished speaking, his phone

appeared on

as he stared at

equally focused on

star icon blinked intermittently, indicating a weak signal. After a moment, it settled at

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